• AIR1707
• Revision: A

• 2003-12-30

• Ams Ce Elastomers Committee

The information presented herein describes the commonly observed patterns of O-ring failure by means of both text and illustration. Possible causes and corrective actions are indicated for alleviating the problem.

This document is intended to provide a guide for analyzing O-rings which have failed in order to correct the circumstances which have caused the failure. A great deal can be learned toward solving a sealing problem involving O-rings by close observation of the failed O-ring.

• SAE AIR 1707

• Aerospace

• Seals and Gaskets